Do you use them? Hubs and I parked in one for the first time this weekend. We went to the mall and it was PACKED so it was really nice to get a front row spot. Usually I don't use them because it's not like walking is difficult for me (I'm only 22 weeks) but in this case I just couldn't resist.
I also made my hubs take a picture of me giving a thumbs up under the sign. We aren't going to announce on facebook but if we were I think posting that pic would be a great way to do it!
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
I did the first time I went to a baby store when I was pregnant, but haven't used them since. I don't know why but I feel guilty...
pomegranate / 3383 posts
I never parked in the expectant mother spots when I was pregnant because i has a really comfortable, easy pregnancy (i was lucky!) but i ALWAYS use the family parking spots now that LO is here!
coconut / 8279 posts
I did! I used them when we were getting all our gear at Babies R Us. It helped out tremendously when I was hauling all those bags out to my car. I loved it.
squash / 13199 posts
Never used them during my pregnancy, walking was my only excercise so I just parked in a regular spot and walked
coconut / 8299 posts
I always did! Towards the end of my pregnancy, lots of walking would trigger Braxton Hicks so I used them all the time!
kiwi / 658 posts
i never got to use them during pregnancy but one time after we had LO BRU was so packed and we couldn't find any spots... so we ended up parking in the expectant mother spot. just once... i swear 
pomegranate / 3980 posts
I never used those spots when I was pregnant because I liked to walk but after having lo I used them (because they also say families with small children/strollers) because I don't like walking far in parking lots with 2 children.
pomelo / 5321 posts
I used them. My hospital had a huge parking lot and it was always packed. I loved it when one of the expectant mother spaces was open!
pear / 1728 posts
If they were there and open, I sometimes would, but only after I was visibly pregnant. Most of the time we parked at the back of the parking lot (I hate parking near other cars. They seem to like to ding our car) and I would always make eye contact with the non pregnant women or men getting into or out of their cars. It always made them SO uncomfortable. I loved that lol. I know its kind of passive aggressive, but maybe theyll think twice next time before taking that parking spot so a woman who needs it can have it
papaya / 10560 posts
Heck yes! I swear I can barely walk. The only places here that have them are BRU and the grocery store...and it REALLY helps when the grocery store is super crowded. When visiting my mom over Easter the mall there has them and I totally took advantage of it then too.
pomelo / 5178 posts
We don't have expectant mother/family parking spots in my area, but I love using them when we're in an area that does have them!
We actually announced my second pregnancy to my SIL by directing her to park in an expectant mother spot. At first she resisted, but she caught on to what we were doing, she got really excited!
apricot / 427 posts
Haha, yes we totally use these spots whenever available- DH loves them so much, he'll be sad when we can't anymore!
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I always felt. Like people couldn't tell I was pg and would judge me. I do use them occasionally when she is a fuss ad I need in and out quickly.
blogger / pear / 1964 posts
Ha! We totally took that same photo to post on Facebook... When I park in them, I just stick my stomach out really far while I walk between my car and the store so it looks like I'm really, really pregnant.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I like those spots because they're usually a bit wider, which is essential when you're buckling a kid into a car seat or removing them from the stroller and you don't want do it in the middle of the parking lot aisle.
pineapple / 12526 posts
I couldn't hardly even waddle, let alone walk, for the last 3 months or so. I used them a lot once I hit my 3rd trimester.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
I've used them at Kroger (grocery store) and at Buy Buy Baby!
pomegranate / 3225 posts
I haven't used them yet, I'm nervous to do it without a big bump, lol! Since I'm 24 weeks, it's coming soon!
pineapple / 12793 posts
I use them if there aren't many other spots. DH wants to use them all the time. When we do use them, I definitely push out my belly more.
grapefruit / 4800 posts
I've rarely seen them around where I live. I didn't know they existed until I read baby boards and then I've noticed them a few times since then, but by that point I already had LO.
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